Rachel’s attempt to get the old man’s full attention was successful judging by the fullness of his weak eyes on her.With a sly movement from her end, Rachel wiped the imaginary tears from her eyes and started; “Grandfather, I know I shouldn’t be telling you this since Rhett hasn’t briefed you about it yet but I can’t take this anymore” “You’re still not talking Rachel, you don’t have to continue crying when I’m here listening to you” “Apologies grandfather. It’s just that my stepsister is back in town and she’s been threatening my position since she got back” She explained.“What? How? I thought she was reported dead 2 years ago after she disappeared without traces” “We all thought she was dead until she showed up alive. That girl didn’t even visit the family that took care of her for once, she’s hell-bent on seducing Rhett and taking revenge on me” Rachel’s brows drew together in anxiety and her hands grabbed onto the old man’s hand desperately.The old man gently removed his ha
“Kristian? Where’s my son?” Ashley made an outcry as she jumped down the numerous stairs. Her steps in twos and threes at this point.Clara, the house's new Chef was getting ready to leave when she heard her Madame's voice from the second floor.“Madame, is everything okay?” she asked in concern.Ashley tan right into her stretched hands and grabbed it desperately “I can’t find Kristian” she stated with a hitched breath, her face pale and composure chaotic.“Mommy? I’m right here” Kristian’s voice sounded right from the corridor as he made his way to the scene.Ashley let out a heavy sigh of relief as she looked at her little boy, her body tilting towards the ground still in Clara’s grasp.“Why are you so scared ma’am? Did you see anything strange?” Mr.Fred asked glancing over at the windows with suspicion.Kristian walked to his mother’s side to give her a warm hug “You look scared Mommy…” he alerted her, his jaded eyes piercing into her deep blue ones that were now downcast with emo
“Ugh…I shouldn’t have taken that milk” Young Kristian groaned in pain with his fistful hand clenching his tummy. It’s been a while since he had homemade food and he seems to have eaten beyond his usual diet at dinner.He could not stop turning and churning in bed and at first, he thought of alerting his mother but that was soon replaced with fear of worrying her in the middle of the night so he decided to visit the restroom first.Kristian struggled to get off the bed, the urgency of his plight overshadowed his sleepy motion.Some minutes later, he was done.He heaved a sigh of comfort the moment he arrived in the cool space of his room. He stretched his body and was about to go to bed when his hand pressed against an almost invisible button while aiming for the light switch.Taken aback by a faint robotic sound and the light bulb still shining bright in the room, Kristian gasped when he saw a space opened up in the wall and a box came into view.“Wowwww” Kristian dragged his amusemen
“Prepare the car, I’ll be done in five” Rhett informed his assistant over the phone with urgency. He removed his overcoat from the hanger, taking it briskly and struggling to slip on the overcoat.Any father would react that way if they got a call from an impossible lovable relative.Rhett never expected to hear from his little boy, the fact that he had reached out to him out of nowhere has somehow fueled new hopes and direction in his life. The coincidental meeting at the party was different, he should have known right from there at the party or the delightful energy he felt from him at the hotel when they first met.Luckily, the elevator was vacant at the moment else it would be a great pity for whosoever was available at that minute to fall prey to his bad side should they be using the elevator when he’s in a rush.Long strides into the elevator, he glanced at his wristwatch excitedly, unable to accept the faster pace of the elevator.Finally, the elevator stopped and as its doors
“What do you mean to say, Kristian? come to think of it, you don’t share his last name. Silly me” Miss Smith mumbled.“You’re from a prominent family so you must have met him one way or the other. I think I get it now.” She added with a smile.Kristian then had a rethink. If that’s what his teacher wants to believe then it’s probably for the best. He just wanted to talk to the nice man he had met countless times and in those meetings he had developed a liking for him not knowing that he was no one else but his biological father. The excitement was there and for containing it this well only proves how strong and intelligent he is at his age.“You may return to your seats” Junior grabbed Kristian’s hand dragging him back to their chairs.“I hope he finds me before leaving…” he thought to himself staring at the window.^^10 minutes later^^Rhett didn’t know he could come up with a perfect excuse that made sense for the situation he found himself in.The offer he made was surely going t
Ashley’s heart thumped nonstop in her chest even when she was trying so hard to balance her emotions.She clasped her hands together for a quick prayer but she was interrupted by the familiar footsteps from behind.Tracing the family doctor to his seat but her attention was on the test result in his hand all through.“Mrs.McCall…” The doctor said and paused. Ashley’s blood ran cold watching the doctor’s neutral face, her breath wavered with the thought of getting ahead of herself. She thought that her husband’s absence from home for a long time must have driven her to imagination.“Congratulations Mrs.McCall, you’re two weeks pregnant,” the doctor said with a motivating smile as he handed over the test result on the table.A very sweet feeling exploded in her chest followed by a sigh of relief, excitement spreading to every part of her body “Husband would be so proud of me!” she muttered and hurried to her feet.“Please do not share this with anyone, I want to be the one to announce
Ashley didn’t dare to return home after what happened so she went to the family house hoping to find justice and report Rachel.With the divorce papers tightly squeezed in hand, she walked into the house and immediately felt chills all over… Looking chaotic and miserable, she proceeded into the house.She saw her first, her foster mother— she clenched her fists hoping to say something but she failed. “Mother, I’ve been cheated by Rachel. She seduced my husband” Finally finding the right words, she reported naively.Hoping to get more attention, she tried to explain further when Rachel bumped into her from behind and she stumbled.Ashley was surprised to see Rachel’s undisguised mockery as she walked past to stand beside their Mother who then burst into a peal of laughter as she muttered words into her ears.Her eyes welled up with tears watching the man of the house, her father remain seated with a calm gait as he continued sipping his green tea.“Father please say something” She plea
5 years later“Men are scum! Anywhere you plan to destroy one, don’t forget to invite me” Ashley Gu commented with a devilish smile, ending her interview with a fierce look.A brief silence followed after her comment but then a cracked laughter soon broke the silence in the room making her screw her brows in mild annoyance.“Dear viewers, and that’s your final piece of advice from the successful boss lady.” The host said with a broad smile and continued.“We’ve heard the news of how funny you are and you just don’t disappoint ma’am” The host appraised jokingly but her smile was wiped off in sudden horror when she met with Ashley’s murderous gaze.That look of fear is all courtesy of the rumor about her being feisty and strict.“Cut! Thank you so much for working hard” Another of the team members said loudly to save his colleague and the room became heavy with clapping. Ashley unlinked her bossy sitting posture and left the setup immediately.She was welcomed by her assistant who rushe